Engineer

Singtel Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Singapore seeks an engineering professional to manage infrastructure projects and ensure timely implementation of underground fibre networks. Responsibilities include team management, stakeholder coordination, and budget oversight. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunications or related field, preferably with at least one year of experience. Strong communication and project management skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• Preferably with 1 year working experience.
• Able to communicate well with all levels of people.
• Class 3 driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering planning for infrastructure projects.
• Manage a team to ensure timely implementation of underground fibre.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to deliver services on time.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team player

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunications or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

At Singtel, we believe in the strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce where backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us innovate and create strong connections with our customers. We strive to ensure all our people practices are non-discriminatory and provide a fair, performance-based work culture that is diverse, inclusive and collaborative.

Join us and experience what it’s like to be with an Employer of Choice. Together, let’s create a brighter digital future for all. Awarded at the HR Fest Awards 2020.

Singtel Networks, the most established telecommunications infrastructure provider in Singapore, is transforming to enable the digital generation of tomorrow. We are introducing new capabilities in 5G, Cloud, Analytics, Digital Commerce, Software Engineering, Cyber Security to enhance our core competencies and deliver innovative and differentiated Mobile and Fixed services (Broadband, TV and Telephony) for our customers. We are committed to celebrating inclusion and diversity and strongly believe in upskilling and nurturing all individuals. Come join us today as we build Singtel’s networks of tomorrow, and empower every generation to live, work and play in new ways!

Make an Impact by:

• Carry out engineering planning (both pipeline and cable network) to support infrastructure projects.
• Manage a team of staff to plan and ensure timely implementation of underground fibre and pipe as required by customer and in accordance to required timeline.
• Manage contractor to ensure work are appropriately scheduled and carried out in order to meet customers’ requirement. This includes monitoring of daily schedule and accounting for actual work carried out for cable pulling and terminations.
• Track and analyse the performance of fibre and pipe contractors in accordance to the penalty and incentive framework and take appropriate actions if the contractors’ performance do not meet the expected performance target.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders (contractors, customers and service partners) to deliver service on time.
• Manage the expectations of stakeholders such as building managers, contractors, customers, sales, product and field operations staff.
• Budget management for Operating Expenditure and Capital Expenditure for the department.
• Continuous monitoring to ensure prudence in expenditure.
• Manage and upkeep the network inventory record up to date.
• Monitor and analyse network data, provide statistic report and trigger pro‑active top up to the pipeline/cable capacity.
• Attend site meeting with other public bodies, service agencies and developers in connection with provision of underground plants.
• Implement initiatives, new automation processes to reduce manual works (e.g. via RPA) and improve customer experience.
• Assist in documentation of new processes and procedures to improve team efficiency.
• The role is to look after infrastructure into the data centres and to proactively top up the fibre when required such as Microsoft, AWS, Alibaba etc.
• Dark fibre projects are highly customized and be responsible for its implementation and ensuring that dark fibre services are delivered to customer meeting Customer Ready Date (CRD).
• Provide regular updates and/or reports to the supervisor on the work progress and issues related to the planning and operation works.
• To ensure the technicians and contractors follow safety procedure in accordance to the work health and safety act (WHSA) and to use appropriate safety equipment so as to complete the assigned job efficiently and safely.
• Clear all the claims submitted by contractors/supervisor related to your pipeline and fibre work.
• Perform any other ad‑hoc duties as per assigned by supervisor.

Skills for Success:

• Bachelor of Engineering, Telecommunications or in relevant field.
• Preferably with 1 year working experience.
• Able to communicate well with all levels of people.
• Able to manage multiple projects at same period of time.
• Good in Microsoft software (i.e. words, power point, excel, etc), good communication skills, keen to learn and a team player.
• Class 3 driving license required.

Are you ready to say hello to BIG Possibilities?

Take the leap with Singtel to unlock new opportunities and accelerate your growth. Apply now and start your empowering career!